Stephanie is doing really good. There is some living arrangement drama (the place they were going to move fell through, and now they may have to live apart for a couple of months), but other than that, she is okay. A lot of clothing and household goods have been donated to both her and V. We even have customers dropping off bags of stuff ( Read more... )

Does anyone have, or know of someone who has a guitar that they would donate or sell on the cheap? V (Stephanie's boyfriend - he was called by his full name 'Vana' in the article) is a musician and lost all of his guitars in the fire. It would be awesome if we can find one for him.

V playing his guitar:

All Day Long
I hope to find him something ( Read more... )

We got 4" of new snow by the time I went to bed last night (9:30pm). I was so pissed off, I couldn't sleep. Fortunately, it stopped around 10pm (I kept anxiously getting out of bed to peek outside) and I could hear the sound of water rushing off the roof. This morning the roads appear clear and the only challenge should be my driveway. I've got ( Read more... )

I have received several comments and e-mails asking about donating to Stephanie to help her rebuild her life. You guys are amazing! I am attaching a Paypal donation button to this entry for anyone who wishes to contribute something. Any amount would be helpful. Donations will go into my Paypal account and will be withdrawn in cash to give to her. I ( Read more... )

One dead after fire guts apartments
EVERETT - Stephanie Ortiz woke around 5:30 this morning to the smell of smoke in her north Everett apartment.


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